Labetalol

Summary

Labetalol is an alpha and beta adrenergic antagonist used to treat hypertension, angina, and sympathetic overactivity syndrome.

Brand Name

  • Trandate

Drug Class

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists
  • Beta-Blockers

Medical Condition (Indication)

  • Angina
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Sympathetic Overactivity Syndrome

Positive Drug Report Risk

  • Amphetamine
  • LSD
  • Methamphetamine

Resources

Adashek JJ, Khadilkar A, Enciso J, Rane R, Wu R. A Case of Esmolol-Induced False-Positive Amphetamine Urine Drug Test. Cureus. 2021;13(1):e12429. Published 2021 Jan 2. doi:10.7759/cureus.12429

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